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Grays Prairie, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Grays Prairie is a small town in Texas with a population of 378. Residents earn $118,750 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
378 Population 310/sq mi density
$118,750 Median Income $53,742 per capita
$291,700 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,750
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $291,700
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Grays Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population378
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$53,742
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,967M
Commute56 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,700
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units129
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Uninsured15.0%
Smoking14.8%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation450 ft (137 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute56 min
Broadband93.8%
Libraries4

Is Grays Prairie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grays Prairie receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, long commute times. Grays Prairie stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grays Prairie is $118,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Grays Prairie among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grays Prairie is $291,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Grays Prairie enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Grays Prairie has a population of 378 with a density of 310 people per square mile. The median age is 45.3 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 6.1% Black.

Population

378
Total Population
310
People / sq mi
45.3yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Grays Prairie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grays Prairie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grays Prairie is $118,750, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes.

Income: Grays Prairie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,750
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,742
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$72,125

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,668
County GDP$6,967M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare205
Retail327
Manufacturing109

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time55.8 min
Drive Alone67.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Grays Prairie is $291,700, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$291,700
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden21.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units129
Median Year Built1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.56%
In Grays Prairie, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grays Prairie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.4%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep40.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Uninsured15.0%
74% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,781
Dentists1:2,612
Mental Health1:938
Checkup Rate71.6%
Dental Visits55.4%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities205
Grays Prairie has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall0.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation450 ft (137 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates32.4734°N, 96.3502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48257
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.9-point margin. 93.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+80.8%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density310/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities205
Restaurants225
Retail Stores327

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute55.8 min
Drive Alone67.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.4%

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